zing3 mun4正門正门
Jyutpingzing3 mun4
Yalejing mùhn
Definition
Front door; the largest and main entrance or exit of a building or complex.
neutralplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the primary or official entrance of a building or complex, often used to distinguish it from side doors or service entrances. It carries a sense of formality and is the standard meeting point for people gathering at a large venue.
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go3個goExamples
Wait for me at the main entrance, I'm coming down right now.
Why do you have to go in through the main entrance?
Related words
Common phrases
the main entrance area
Common mistake
Avoid using this for the front door of a private house or apartment, where 大門 is the much more natural and common term.
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